1. CRM Certification: Candidacy and Certification Explained (Why YOU should become a CRM!) Presented by: Lauren Nathanson, CRM Chapter CRM Liaison

2. What is the CRM Certification? In the records and information management profession, the primary certification is the Certified Records Manager (CRM) (www.arma.org)www.arma.org Standard by which persons involved in records and information management could be measured The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) is the certifying organization for the CRM. The ICRM was incorporated in 1975 as a non-profit organization. 902 active and 157 retired CRMs worldwide

3. What are the Benefits? Marketability Records Specialist67% Records Manager60% Sr. Records Manager60% RIM Professional50% Records Management Director 100% Sales50% % of Job Postings That Require or Prefer CRM Candidates

4. What are the Benefits? Increased Salary and Earning Potential –"In the U.S. when median base salary is analyzed by isolating CRMs versus non-CRMs, the result showed a 31% higher annual median salary for individuals with certification. (2009 ICRM Salary Survey) Additional knowledge gained through the certification process ICRM Newsletter, member access to icrm.org, and invitation to ICRM Business Meeting and Reception at ARMA International Conference

5. Who Can Take the CRM? Two requirements: Education and Professional Experience EducationProfessional Experience Masters Degree2 Years 4 Years (BA/BS Degree)3 Years 5 Years 2 Years7 Years 1 Year9 Years High School Graduate11 Years

6. Who Can Take the CRM? Professional Experience Categories: Must have experience in 3 or more categories –Management of a Records Management Program –Records Creation and Use –Active Records Systems –Inactive Records Systems –Records Appraisal, Retention and Disposition –Records Protection –Records and Information Management Technology –Records Management Training, Education, and Awareness

7. Step 1: Apply! Fill out the application at www.icrm.orgwww.icrm.org Include college transcripts and job experience documentation Application fee is $100 You will be informed of your status within 2 months

8. Step 2: Study, Study, Study 6 Parts to the Exam: –Part 1: Management Principles and the Records and Information Management (RIM) Program –Part 2: Records Creation and Use –Part 3: Records Systems, Storage and Retrieval –Part 4: Records Appraisal, Retention, Protection and Disposition –Part 5: Technology, Equipment and Supplies –Part 6: Case Studies You must pass Parts 1-5 before you can take Part 6 You can take as many Parts at one time as you wish

9. Step 2: Study, Study, Study The Annotated Outline is a GREAT Resource! The Exam Bibliography is helpful, but try not to get overwhelmed (it is 16 pages long!) Create a study plan and commit at least 3-5 hours per week to studying

10. Step 3: Take the Exams You can take the exams during a one-week window every three months. Exams are administered electronically at Pearson testing centers. Parts 1 to 5 each consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. You have 80 minutes to complete each exam. You must score at least 70% to pass You will get your score immediately upon completion of the exam. You have 5 Years from the date of your first passing exam to complete Parts 1-6

11. Step 3: Take the Exams Part 6 –60 Point Case Study –40 Point Case Study (Choose 1 of 2) –235 minutes to complete the exam –You must score 70% to pass –Grading is manual; you will receive your score within 2 months Exam Fees Parts 1-5$100.00 each Part 6$150.00

12. Step 3: Take the Exams 2011 Exam Schedule ExamRegistrationParts 1-5Part 6 WinterNov 19 – Feb 3Feb 7-11Feb 17 SpringFeb 25 – Apr 28May 2-6May 12 SummerMay 20 – Jul 28Aug 1-5Aug 11 FallAug 19 – Nov 3Nov 7-11Nov 17

13. Questions? Lauren Nathanson lnathanson@extraspace.com 801-365-4639 lnathanson@extraspace.com